LUN • SOULFUL CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
LUN studio is recommended by HOMO FABER GUIDE, an online platform dedicated to craftsmanship that allows you to discover artisans and their masterpieces;
Homo Faber Guide is a signature project developed by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, an international non-profit organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, which was set up in 2016 thanks to the intuition of Franco Cologni and Johann Rupert. The Michelangelo Foundation’s mission is to celebrate and preserve master craftsmanship, and for this reason it has created a map of the most significant representatives in this field, with the aim of connecting all its protagonists: artisans, designers, gallery owners, art curators, collectors and enthusiasts of high-quality handmade pieces.
MANIFESTO
We propose to create, through the craft of wood, accessories for the home and body, meant to become anchors that facilitate your relationship with the present moment.
In the fast pace of modern life, lost in thoughts and worries, we often forget and find it increasingly difficult to connect with ourselves, to live with intention. Thus, through the objects we create, we invite you to slow down, to become aware of how you live that moment, the experience you have and the small gestures of every day.
STUDIO
Lun was born from an ongoing dialogue between Manuela Blînda, an artist and sculptor, and Cezar Blînda, a psychologist and artisan — a collaboration that began in 2020 in their workshop in Iohanisfeld, Banat. What started as an exploration of organic jewelry, naturally expanded toward objects for the home and body, turning their workshop into a creative nucleus where design becomes an exercise in artistic sincerity.
PROCESS
In our working process, time is subordinate to the material. Each object begins as a conversation with what came before — a reinterpretation of old forms, rooted in the craft traditions of Banat and shaped by the memory of the land. Wood is selected with almost ritual care and finished entirely by hand, with deep respect for the imprint and memory of the grain, then naturally treated with linseed oil and beeswax — a process that allows each piece to carry its own history, much like the traditions that inspired it.
Where the surface may seem unpolished, look closer: what you find are the quiet marks of a carving knife — the discreet signature of the hands that brought the piece to life. We chose to keep them as an honest testament that each object was shaped with patience, presence, and soul, and as a quiet tribute to the generations of makers who worked before us.
In our vision, contemporary design must first and foremost be a form of authenticity — one that redefines the idea of home through harmony and a sincere respect for nature.
MAINTENANCE
To preserve the beauty of this piece and allow it to age gracefully, apply mineral oil or linseed oil periodically — a simple gesture that nourishes the wood and deepens its character over time. If this piece is intended for use with food, rest assured that it is 100% food-safe. Wash by hand with mild dish soap and, before storing it in a well-ventilated place, ensure it is completely dry. Treat it with care, and it will accompany you for a long time.
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